The auspicious month of Aadi has had an impact on the prices and consumption of eggs, fish and meat. The retail rates of poultry and meat have come down.
The end of the 45-day fishing ban in the western coast of the country has led to an increase in catch. This coupled with the low demand for fish during the Aadi month has brought down prices.
According to sources in the Fisheries Department, there has been a demand for only small fish such as sankara, nethili, sheela, mackerel and dried fish (karuvaadu) during this period.
Meat consumption in the city has come down by 25 per cent, said Shabeer Ahmed of Chennai Meat Traders Association. “Though wholesale rates have remained stable, retail rates have reduced,” he said.
As far as egg prices are concerned, on an average, retail prices have been Rs. 3 per egg, throughout the month.
via The Hindu Newspaper http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3708724.ece
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